Psychology and Stuff

Oct 20 2024 170 ep. 38 mins 3.7k
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Psychology and Stuff is a podcast out of Phoenix Studios at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and hosted by Dr. Alison Jane Martingano. It includes interviews with psychologists on a host of psych-related topics and... of course... other stuff.

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Episode 155: Politics (w/ Dr. Aaron Weinschenk)

Oct 20 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Alison Jane interviews Dr. Aaron Weinschenk, Director of the Social Sciences and Public Policy domain and the Ben J. and Joyce Rosenberg Professor of Political Science at UW-Green Bay. They explore the topic of political engagement, delving into why some individuals actively participate in politics, why others abstain, and why some fall in between. Dr. Weinsche

Episode 154: Am I the A**hole? (w/ Dr. Jason Cowell)

Oct 01 2024 37 mins  
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jason Cowell explores the dynamics of the popular subreddit "Am I the Asshole?" (AITA), emphasizing how it serves as an important platform for individuals seeking validation and connection. Dr. Cowell argues that AITA allows users to find their community, affirming moral convictions shaped by years of personal experience. In this space, people grapple w

Episode 153: What is Misinformation? (w/ Dr. James Kabrhel)

Sep 24 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. James Kabrhel, Associate Professor of Chemistry at UW-Green Bay’s Sheboygan Campus, about misinformation, pseudoscience, and education. They explore how misinformation spreads through social media, the psychology behind how we process information, and the reasons we feel compelled to share it. Dr.

Episode 152: How Can We Empathize with the Past? (w/Dr. Lisa Lamson)

Sep 10 2024 55 mins  
In the season premiere of Psychology and Stuff, Dr. Alison Jane Martingano interviews Dr. Lisa Lamson, a historian at UW-Green Bay, about the intersection of history and psychology. They discuss Dr. Lamson's research on Black childhood and schooling in 19th-century Baltimore, exploring how historical empathy allows for a deeper understanding of the past without projecting modern-da

Episode 151: Season Finale! What is a bridezilla? (w/Dr. Ryan Martin and Dr. Christine Smith)

May 02 2024 45 mins  
In the final episode of this season, Alison Jane is in coversation with Dr. Ryan Martin and Dr. Christine Smith from the University of Wisconson - Green Bay on the term and topic of "bridezilla". Tune in to hear interesting perspective on this topic that is timely for Alison Jane as she is planning a wedding!

Episode 150: Special Episode Featuring Student Researchers!

Apr 18 2024 42 mins  
In this very special episode, Alison Jane interviews six student researcher from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay on research topics ranging from anxiety in schools, charitable donations to psychopaths getting enraged online.

Episode 149: How WEIRD is psychology research? (w/Dr. Kris Vespia)

Apr 04 2024 58 mins  
How WEIRD is psychology research? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Kris Vespia, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay on the topic of the WEIRDness of psychological research. WEIRD is an acronym which stands for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic.

Episode 148: Are Pet Owners More Empathetic People? (w/Dr. Georjeanna Wilson Doenges)

Mar 21 2024 40 mins  
Are pet owners more empathetic than non-pet owners? In this episode, Alison Jane and two of her undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay share their research on pets and empathy with Dr. Georjeanna Wilson Doenges, Professor and Chair of Psychology at UW - Green Bay.

Episode 147: Why do we blame the referees? (w/Dr. Thomas Gretton)

Mar 07 2024 43 mins  
Why do we blame the referees in sport? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Thomas Gretton, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay about his research on elite referees in sport.

Episode 146: Can you change your accent? (w/Dr. Elisa Monti & Dr. Elif Ikizer)

Feb 22 2024 37 mins  
Can you change your accent? In this episode, Alison Jane interviews Dr. Elisa Monti, President and Co-Founder of the Voice and Trauma Research and Connection Group & Dr. Elif Ikizer, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Tune in for this fascinating conversation!